Rare pink pigeon was hand-reared at UK's Paignton Zoo for the first time, after wild population on brink of extinction ...

REPORTER AT LARGE describing the Basque method of hunting the wild pigeon. The birds nest in northern Europe and fly south in the fall. They fly fairly low, following the deep valleys that serrate ...

Earlier this year, the London Museum unveiled its controversial new logo: So, why are so many people not too keen on pigeons? Rita McMahon, who founded the Wild Bird Fund, a rehab center for ...

Early explorers and settlers frequently mentioned passenger pigeons in their writings. Samuel de Champlain in 1605 reported "countless numbers," Gabriel Sagard-Theodat wrote of "infinite multitudes," ...

The examination of nearly 4,000 wood pigeon crops suggests that ... During the mild winter of January and February 1943, wild fruits like ivy berries, haws and acorns were found in the 393 ...

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A rare pink-coloured pigeon has been successfully hand-reared by staff at a Devon zoo. Paignton Zoo said its bird team had ...

When buying wood pigeon, look for meat that is deep-coloured and relatively clear of damage from shot. Young birds are the best for roasting to ensure tender meat, which is dark, very rich and gamey.

Pigeons can recognize words and follow directions, and can recognize people and themselves in a mirror, said the park ranger, who previously worked for New York City's Wild Bird Fund rescue group.

Tom has developed an innovative technique for hand-rearing the baby birds that have been abandoned or orphaned by their ...